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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 875.20 and 510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 875.20 and 510.40 is: 703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 875.20 = 510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/875.20 = 510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 875.20 × 510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 446,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,702.08/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.25

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